The Iron Wall
Arab World], published by W. W. Norton. He detailed the foundation
of Zionism and the “Arab question” arising from the first Zionist
Congress at Basel in 1897. He also focused on how the resulting immigration to the former British protectorate of Palestine gradually antagonized the Arabs in Palestine and surrounding states. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Mr. Shlaim spoke about his book [The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World], published by W. W. Norton. He detailed the foundation of Zi… read more
Mr. Shlaim spoke about his book [The Iron Wall: Israel and the
Arab World], published by W. W. Norton. He detailed the foundation
of Zionism and the “Arab question” arising from the first Zionist
Congress at Basel in 1897. He also focused on how the resulting immigration to the former British protectorate of Palestine gradually antagonized the Arabs in Palestine and surrounding states. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from the audience. close
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